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Mediterranean Shopska Bowl Recipe

Mediterranean Shopska Bowl Recipe

This Mediterranean Shopska Bowl recipe combines fresh Balkan-inspired vegetables, creamy feta cheese, quinoa, herbs, olives, and Mediterranean dressing into a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or bulgur
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 roasted red pepper sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup chickpeas or grilled chicken
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or Bulgarian sirene
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh dill
For The Mediterranean Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Glass Meal Prep Containers Keeps ingredients fresh
  • 1 Sharp Chef Knife Makes vegetable prep easier
  • 1 Large Salad Bowl Perfect for mixing ingredients
  • 1 Olive oil dispenser Helps control dressing
  • 1 Rice Cooker Or Quinoa Cooker Simplifies grain preparation

Method
 

Step 1: Cook The Grains
  1. Cook the quinoa or bulgur according to package instructions. Allow the grains to cool slightly before assembling the bowls.
Step 2: Prepare The Vegetables
  1. Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, slice the roasted pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3: Make The Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble The Bowls
  1. Add greens and cooked grains to serving bowls. Top with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onion, avocado, olives, chickpeas or grilled chicken, and feta cheese.
Step 5: Finish And Serve
  1. Drizzle with dressing and finish with fresh parsley and dill. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

Notes

  • Store dressing separately for meal prep.
  • Bulgarian sirene cheese gives the most authentic Balkan flavor.
  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Add ajvar for a spicy Balkan variation.
  • This bowl can easily be made vegetarian or high protein.